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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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