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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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