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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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