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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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