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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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