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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the 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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