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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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