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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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