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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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