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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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