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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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