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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology enable people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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