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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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