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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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