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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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