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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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