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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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