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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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