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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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