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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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