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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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