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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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