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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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