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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Students want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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