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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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