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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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