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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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