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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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