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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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