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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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