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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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