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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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