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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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