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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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