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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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