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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner 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 these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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