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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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