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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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