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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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