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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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