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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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