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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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