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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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