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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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