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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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