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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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