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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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