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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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