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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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