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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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