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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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