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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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