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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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