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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning enable people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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