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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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