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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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