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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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