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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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