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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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