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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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