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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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