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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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