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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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