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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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