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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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