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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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