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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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