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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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