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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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