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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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