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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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