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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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