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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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