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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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