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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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