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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning enable students all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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