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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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