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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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