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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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