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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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