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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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