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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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