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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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