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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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