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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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