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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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