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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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