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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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