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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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