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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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