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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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