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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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