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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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