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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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