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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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