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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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