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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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