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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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