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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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