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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor 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 blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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