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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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