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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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