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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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