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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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