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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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