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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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