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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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