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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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