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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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