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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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