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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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