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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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