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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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