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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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