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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers 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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