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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online education are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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