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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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