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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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