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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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