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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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