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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online education are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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