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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology are enabling learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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