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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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