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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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