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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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