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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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