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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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