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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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