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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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