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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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