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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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