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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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