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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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