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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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