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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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