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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators 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 assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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