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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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