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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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