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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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