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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are enabling humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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