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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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