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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models 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 in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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