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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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