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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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