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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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