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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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