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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology enable people in all parts of 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 massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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