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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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