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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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