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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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