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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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