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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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