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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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