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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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