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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning have enabled people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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