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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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