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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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