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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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