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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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