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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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