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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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