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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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