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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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