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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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