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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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