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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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