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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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