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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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