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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in digital education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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