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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines 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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