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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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