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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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