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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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