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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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