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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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