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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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