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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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 demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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