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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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