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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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