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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources