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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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