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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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