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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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