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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in digital education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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