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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the 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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