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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students 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 several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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