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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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