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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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