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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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