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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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