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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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