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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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