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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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