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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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