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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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