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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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