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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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