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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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