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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in online education technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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