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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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