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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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