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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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