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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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