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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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