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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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