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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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