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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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