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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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