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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand these new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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