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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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