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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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