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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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