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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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