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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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