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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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