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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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