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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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