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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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