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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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