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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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