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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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