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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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