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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low 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 online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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