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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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