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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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