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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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