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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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