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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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