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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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