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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning have enabled students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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