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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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