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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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