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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education undertakings. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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