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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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