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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are enabling humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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