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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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