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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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