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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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