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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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