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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in elearning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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