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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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