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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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