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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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