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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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