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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning are enabling students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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