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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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