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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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