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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses 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 original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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