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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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