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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education experiments. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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