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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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