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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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