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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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