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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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