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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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