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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee 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 MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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