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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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