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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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