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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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