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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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