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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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