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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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