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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in digital education technology enable people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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