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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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