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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand these open education endeavours. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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