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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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