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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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