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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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