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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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