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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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