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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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