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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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