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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning enable people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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