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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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