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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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