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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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