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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education experiments. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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