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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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