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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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