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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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