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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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