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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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