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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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