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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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