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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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