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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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