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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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