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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education technology enable students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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