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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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