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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally 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 numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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