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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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