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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education experiments. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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