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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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