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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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