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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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