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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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