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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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