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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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