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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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