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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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