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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education are empowering people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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