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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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