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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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