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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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