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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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