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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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