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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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