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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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