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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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