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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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