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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning enable learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators 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 evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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