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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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