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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies 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 handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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