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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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