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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with 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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