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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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