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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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