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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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