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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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