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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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