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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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