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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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