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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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