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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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