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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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