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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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