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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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