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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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