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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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