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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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