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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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