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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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