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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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