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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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