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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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