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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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