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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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