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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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