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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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