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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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