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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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