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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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