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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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