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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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