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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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