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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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