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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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