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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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