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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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