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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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