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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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