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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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