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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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