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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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