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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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