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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning enable learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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