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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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