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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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