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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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