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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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