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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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