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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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