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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in digital education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What 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 educators manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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