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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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