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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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