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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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