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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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