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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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