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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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