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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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