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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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