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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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