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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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