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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning enable humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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