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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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