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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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