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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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