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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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