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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses 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 original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this 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 educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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