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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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