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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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