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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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