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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning have enabled people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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