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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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