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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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