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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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