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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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