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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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