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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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