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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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