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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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