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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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