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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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