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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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