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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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