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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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