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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online education make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies 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 we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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