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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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