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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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