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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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