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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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