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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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