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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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