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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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