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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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