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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology enable learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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