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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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