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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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