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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the 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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