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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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