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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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