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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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