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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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