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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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