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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education are empowering students all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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