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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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