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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important 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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