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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key 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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