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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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