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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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