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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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