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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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