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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand these open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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