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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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