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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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