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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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