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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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