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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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