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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that 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 lecturers 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 teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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