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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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