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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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