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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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