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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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