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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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