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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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