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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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