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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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