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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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