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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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