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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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