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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology have empowered learners all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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