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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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