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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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