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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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