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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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