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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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