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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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