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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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