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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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