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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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