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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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