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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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