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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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