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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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