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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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