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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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