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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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