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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning enable learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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