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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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