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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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