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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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