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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online education are making it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online 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 we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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