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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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