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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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