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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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