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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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