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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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