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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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