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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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