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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these new open education experiments. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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