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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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