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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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