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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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