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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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