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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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