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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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