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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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