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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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