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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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