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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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