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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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