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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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