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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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