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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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