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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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