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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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