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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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