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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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