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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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