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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different 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 assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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