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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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