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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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