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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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