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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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