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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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