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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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