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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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