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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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