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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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