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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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