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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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