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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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