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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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