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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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