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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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