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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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