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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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