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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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