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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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