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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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