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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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