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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning enable people all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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